May 2025

TINULANG BACKYARD ULTRA

Published by Alran Eric Cifra

Tinulang Backyard Ultra 2025 “One Loop to Rule Them All”📍 Tinulang, Toril, Davao City 📅... Read More

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Race organizer
BYD Tinulang
Race date
May 31st, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race start time
07:00
Race location
Davao City, Davao del sur, Philippines
Race participant capacity
100
Current number of loops record
15
Record holder info
Jomarc Ferrer
Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
230
Venue Surface (day loop)
Tinulang, Barangay, Bayabas, Davao City
Race Director Contact Name
Alran Eric Cifra
Contact Email
alraneric19@gmail.com
May 2025

2 River Backyard Ultra

Published by northvic BYU

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Race organizer
Robert Howse
Race date
May 17th, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race location
Echuca, Victoria, Australia
Event registration page
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Race Director Contact Name
Robert Howse
Contact Email
northvicbyu@gmail.com
May 2026

Melbourne Frontyard Ultra

Published by Shaun Kaesler

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Race organizer
Ultra Series
Race date
May 2nd, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race location
Melbourne, Australia
Race Director Contact Name
Shaun Kaesler
Contact Email
info@ultraseries.com.au
May 2026

Backyard Ultra Jablonna

Published by Mariusz Mówiński

                                              Rezerwaty przyrody Jabłonna i Ławice Kiełpińskie czekają na Ciebie. Pokażemy Ci piękno naszej gminy. Read More

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Race organizer
Mariusz Mówiński Rzemiosło & Styl
Race date
May 15th, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Jabłonna, Mazowieckie, Poland
Race participant capacity
100
Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
There's a day time/night time loop
Venue Surface (day loop)
Mixed
Venue Surface (night loop)
Hard
Race Director Contact Name
Mariusz Mówiński
Contact Email
jablonna.backyard@gmail.com
May 2025

BACKYARD LAS MARIPOSAS- SAN PABLO ETLA OAXACA

Published by Félix Hernández Juárez

PATIO TRASERO LAS MARIPOSAS SAN PABLO ETLA OAXACA PARQUE NACIONAL BENITO JUÁREZ Primer patio... Read More

Race organizer
DESIRÉE ULTRA TRAIL TEAM
Race date
May 17th, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
San Pablo Etla, Oaxaca., Mexico
Race participant capacity
100
Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Felix Hernández Juárez
Contact Email
hejf810511@hotmail.com
May 2026

Backyard Ultra of Northern Utah

Published by Kohle Perkes

Welcome to the Backyard Ultra of Northern Utah — the Perfect course for your Backyard Ultra! The Mantua Reservoir Trail is Exactly 4.1 miles on a Loop –... Read More

Race organizer
Backyard Ultra of Northern Utah
Race date
May 30th, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Mantua, Utah, United States of America
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
20
Venue Surface (day loop)
Dirt Trail
Race Director Contact Name
Kohle Perkes
Contact Email
backyardultraofnorthernutah@gmail.com
May 2026

Lazy A Backyard Ultra

Published by Aaron Nathan

After hitting a deer on the way to a race early one morning last year we were stuck back at home. Not willing to give up on all... Read More

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Race organizer
Lazy A Farms
Race date
May 9th, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Udall, KS, United States of America
Race participant capacity
30
Current number of loops record
22
Record holder info
Kayla Straub
Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Aaron Nathan & Monica Monroe
Contact Email
lazyaudall@gmail.com
May 2026

EAGLE’S BACKYARD ULTRA

Published by Samuel Fournier

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Race organizer
Circuit Evenmust
Race date
May 22nd, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race location
Québec, Victoriaville, Canada
Race Director Contact Name
Samuel Fournier
Contact Email
samuel6fournier@gmail.com
May 2026

Ficalho Backyard Ultra

Published by Francisco Mendes

In 2025, runners pushed themselves to the limit with 26 loops completed. It became the Backyard Ultra with the highest female participation in Portugal, and to make... Read More

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Race organizer
Ficalho DC - Clube dos Trilhos
Race date
May 9th, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
08:00
Race location
Vila Verde de Ficalho, Alentejo, Portugal
Race participant capacity
150
Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Francisco Mendes
Contact Email
chicodalda1980@gmail.com
May 2026

Witiker Backyard Ultra

Silver:

Published by Carsten Drilling

The Witiker Backyard Ultra was the first backyard ultra in Switzerland. Witikon is a district of Zurich, surrounded by hilly forests and streams, which allows for superb 6.7 km... Read More

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Category
Silver:
Race organizer
Carsten Drilling
Race date
May 14th, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Zürich-Witikon, Zürich, Switzerland
Race participant capacity
100
Inaugural Year
1
Current number of loops record
41
Record holder info
Niklas Sjöblom 2020
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
400
Feet of Climb (night loop)
300
Venue Surface (day loop)
unpaved trails, no single trails, no asphalt
Venue Surface (night loop)
unpaved trails, no single trails, no asphalt
Race Director Contact Name
Carsten Drilling
Contact Email
drilling@gmx.de
May 2026

Spain Backyard Ultra

Silver:

Published by Luis Rodriguez

Loop under trees from the castle of the declared in 2018 the most beautiful villages in Spain, Castro Caldelas,  located in the Cañones del Sil, in the Ribeira Sacra,... Read More

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Category
Silver:
Race organizer
Luis Rodriguez
Race date
May 23rd, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Castro Caldelas, Galicia, Spain
Race participant capacity
150
Inaugural Year
2
Current number of loops record
38
Record holder info
Ibon Gamboa 2021
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
787
Feet of Climb (night loop)
786.8
Venue Surface (day loop)
trail
Venue Surface (night loop)
trail
Race Director Contact Name
Luis Rodriguez
Contact Email
lrodrig3@gmail.com
May 2026

WINTER BAY Backyard Ultra

Published by Mikael Hasselrot

Welcome to the 5th & final edition of WINTER BAY Backyard Ultra 2026 – the race in central Stockholm – with start/finish right next to Liljeholmens T-bana! The 1st edition... Read More

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Race organizer
Run Raisers
Race date
May 1st, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
14:00
Race location
Liljeholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
Race participant capacity
220
Current number of loops record
41
Record holder info
Mai Bui
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
236
Venue Surface (day loop)
Gravel, asphalt, forest paths
Race Director Contact Name
Micke Hasselrot
Contact Email
info@runraisers.com
May 2026

Katzen Sprung’s Backyard Ultra

Published by Jan Schrobsdorff

The Katzen Sprung’s Backyard Ultra is a low key fundraiser race in northern Germany, first held in 2019. We combine the good things in running: good people, long distance, nice... Read More

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Race organizer
Jan Schrobsdorff
Race date
May 2nd, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
05:45
Race location
Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Race participant capacity
79
Current number of loops record
27
Record holder info
Jörn Künstner - 27
Race website
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Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
30
Race Director Contact Name
Jan Schrobsdorff
Contact Email
schrobsdorff@posteo.de
May 2025

Dotka Backyard Ultra

Published by Robert Bernat

With more than 550ft elevation gain per loop, and the fact that 95% of the course is single-track, it’s one of the toughest and nicest backyard courses. Dotrščina forest is... Read More

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Race organizer
Saša Jungić
Race date
May 17th, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race start time
10:00
Race location
Zagreb, Croatia
Race participant capacity
50
Current number of loops record
19
Record holder info
Matej Nidorfer (SLO)
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
550
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail, single track, dirt
Race Director Contact Name
Saša Jungić
Contact Email
info@ligadotka.com
May 2025

Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra

Published by Timothy Walsh

Situated on a 1600 acre cattle property in Country Queensland, this Backyard Ultra is a unique trail run that is a MUST DO on the Australian running calendar. Read More

Race organizer
Timothy Walsh
Race date
Jun 21st, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race start time
07:00
Race location
NANANGO , Queensland , Australia
Race participant capacity
250
Current number of loops record
102
Record holder info
Phil Gore - 102
Event registration page
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
45
Race Director Contact Name
Timothy Walsh
Contact Email
timothy86walsh@gmail.com
May 2026

Sky Pilots Ouray Backyard Ultra

Published by virginia laforme

Course Summary An easy out-and-back with only 140 feet of vert (1.3% average grade). The course includes about 0.50 mile on asphalt running track, 0.75 mile on smooth dirt roads,... Read More

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Race organizer
virginia laforme
Race date
May 16th, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Ouray, Colorado, United States of America
Race participant capacity
75
Current number of loops record
49
Record holder info
Christian Arguello 2024
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
140
Venue Surface (day loop)
mixture of asphalt paths, dirt road, gravel paths
Race Director Contact Name
virginia laforme
Contact Email
truchaspeaks7@hotmail.com
May 2026

Perfect PR Backyard Ultra by The Ode

Published by Tad Machrowicz

If your lap record PR is your goal, this race is for you. The majority of our runners are achieving their single-event best distance on this amazing course. A beautiful... Read More

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Race organizer
Innoform
Race date
May 16th, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
09:00
Race location
Clarkston, MI, United States of America
Race participant capacity
400
Current number of loops record
30
Record holder info
Brian Bondy (CAN) 2022, Chase Bendolik (USA) 2024
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Strava link
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
58
Venue Surface (day loop)
Trail/Wood/Paved Path
Race Director Contact Name
Tad Machrowicz
Contact Email
innoformllc@gmail.com
May 2026

Portland Pig Backyard Ultra

Silver:

Published by Mark Steen

Welcome to our version of the Backyard Ultra right here on the Isle of Portland. Over the weekend runners will be provided with fully waymarked route, amazing marshals, ample camping... Read More

Category
Silver:
Race organizer
Bustinskin Events
Race date
May 1st, 2026
Calendar month
May
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Portland, Dorset, England, United Kingdom
Race participant capacity
300
Current number of loops record
39
Record holder info
Andy Imms 2024
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
323
Venue Surface (day loop)
mixed terrain, compact foot paths, grass, tarmac, gravel.
Race Director Contact Name
Mark Steen
Contact Email
races@bustinskin.com
May 2025

5e WUK M&M Backyard ultra

Published by Marathon and More Belgium

This is already our fifth edition of the WUK M&M Backyard Ultra. The event starts at Friday evening 8 PM on May 23th 2025. We have our eventsite for... Read More

Race organizer
Marathon and More Belgium vzw
Race date
May 23rd, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race start time
19:00
Race location
Doomkerke (Ruiselede), West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Race participant capacity
80
Current number of loops record
45
Record holder info
Yvan De Graef - 2024
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Feet of Climb (day loop)
55
Venue Surface (day loop)
mixed trail by forest paths and road
Race Director Contact Name
Joeri Schepers
Contact Email
6uurvanaalter@gmail.com
May 2025

No Time To Die Frontyard Ultra

Published by Shaun Kaesler

No Time To Die Frontyard Ultra was inspired by the sister event ‘Herdy’s Frontyard in Perth where we set... Read More

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Race organizer
Ultra Series
Race date
May 16th, 2025
Calendar month
May
Race start time
12:00
Race location
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Race participant capacity
300
Current number of loops record
58
Record holder info
Johan Botha
Race website
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Event registration page
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Race facebook URL
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Loop details
Runners will run the same loop for the entire race
Race Director Contact Name
Shaun Kaesler
Contact Email
info@ultraseries.com.au